The Hydrologist is responsible for overall water management at SSR Mining’s Nevada sites. Duties include but are not limited to short-term and long-term planning of dewatering activities, budgeting, equipment selection, permitting, hydrogeologic monitoring/evaluation, and water rights management.
Key Areas of Responsibilities & Duties:
- Collect and analyze monitoring data
- Perform hydrogeology test work and maintenance on the drill holes
- Recover and re-establish monitoring points after mining through them in an area
- Assist in hydrogeology evaluation, dewatering design, and selecting drill/well locations as needed
- Evaluate and calibrate water model performance to assist in dewatering design and planning
- Ensure water model is updated regularly to meet regulatory requirements and support permitting efforts
- Prepare memos and reports interpreting findings of data collection and evaluation, model updates and provide guidance and recommendations
- Communicate with short and long-range engineering to accomplish water management goals
- Prepare and submit required State of Nevada permits and waivers
- Manage Marigold Mine, Trenton Canyon Mine and Buffalo Valley Mine water rights and long-term strategy
- Develop budgetary estimates for dewatering/monitoring infrastructure
- Act as primary point of contact and lead coordinator for all hydrology related consultants and contractors
- Manage/supervise drillers and subcontractors
- Establish and maintain continuous improvement work practices that align with the Marigold safety culture and strategic business plan initiatives
- Have a strong field presence by driving meaningful safety interactions and condition inspections
- Develop and maintain positive and effective professional working relationships with vendors and co-workers
- Unwavering focus on safety and environmental stewardship
Required Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required
- Excellent computer skills including AutoCad, Excel and Vulcan software required
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently and in small multi-disciplinary teams required
- Ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions (Environmental, Engineering, Projects)
- Excellent safety record with ability to demonstrate safety leadership required
Required Experience
- Bachelor of Science degree in hydrology/geology/geological engineering, civil engineering, geotechnical or related field required
- Four years of related experience preferred
- Previous experience in an Open Pit mine environment preferred
- Familiarity with drill rigs, installation of hydrogeology instrumentation preferred
- Familiarity with water rights preferred